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A platter of golden lemon bars with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Quick way to grow Lemon Bars

This recipe provides a quick and easy method to make delicious lemon bars, perfect for a refreshing treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large large eggs
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting for dusting

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack

Method
 

Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cold butter, sugar, and salt; mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Filling
  1. While the crust bakes, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs in a separate bowl.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice, flour, and lemon zest.
  3. Pour the lemon mixture over the warm crust and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and edges are lightly golden.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  2. Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan and cut into squares.
  3. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the filling. Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting to prevent crumbling.